The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in St Lucia

1.St Lucia Full-Day Catamaran Sightseeing Cruise With Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $145Our pick

Spend about eight hours aboard the Tout Bagay catamaran, sailing from Rodney Bay toward Soufriere and the Pitons. You’ll visit Toraille Waterfall, Morne Coubaril, and the Sulphur Springs, then snorkel at Anse Cochon. Hotel pickup is offered at selected hotels, with Creole lunch, drinks, local commentary, and snorkel gear included.

“Experience 10/10 !! The crew was very amazing BIG SHOUTOUT TO AKEEM & CHAD!! My favorite part was the Sulphur Springs & Swimming in the ocean! I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything! & the food at lunch was good as well! Definitely an experience to remember!! 🇱🇨❤️”

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2.St. Lucia Private Boat to Soufriere:Snorkeling, Sightseeing,Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $200Top rated

Set out with Captain Cliff Adventure Tours on a private West Coast boat trip from Castries, Marigot Bay, or Rodney Bay. Guides such as Tyler, Tyrese, Tony, Kevin, Alvin, and Captain Del tailor the day around snorkeling, beaches, swimming, and lunch, with drinks, gear, and port pickup included.

“My family and I booked a boat tour because we really wanted to see more of the island. We are staying at the northern part of the island and wanted to see the Pitons. The boat tour did not disappoint. We snorkeled at 3 different spots and swam all day. Our tour guides, Kevin and Tyrese did a wonderful job. I recommend this boat tour to anyone that wants to see different beaches and snorkel the reefs.”

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3.St Lucia Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · from $82

From Marigot Bay, you’ll visit two reef sites by boat, with masks, fins, a guide, lunch, water, and juice included. The staff may include Andre, Dylan, Julius, or other local crew members. Expect coral, tropical fish, rays, and a relaxed five-hour outing, shared with scuba participants.

“Snorkeling area was beautiful and water was very calm. Lunch was delicious! We booked a private charter but there was about 15 people total, some confusion there. Staff was very friendly and did a great job. Only complaint was they left snorkelers in the water and went to other side of bay with scuba-ers. If you are not a strong swimmer that could be an issue. A heads up from the boat staff about them leaving would've been helpful.”

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4.Land & Sea Adventure to Soufriere/Snorkelling/Mudbath/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $690

You’ll combine a fast boat ride with a land tour of Soufriere, the drive-in volcano, Sulphur Springs, waterfalls, and a mineral mud bath. Snorkel at Anse Cochon, pass Marigot Bay, Anse la Raye, Canaries, and Castries Harbour, then enjoy a local lunch. Captains such as Vincent, Jeremy, and Carlito are associated with this small-group outing.

“Captain Vincent was fantastic to work with, and the entire crew was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely committed to making our day exceptional. They went above and beyond at every step. You don’t have to worry about trust or being Read more”

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5.Piton Sunset Snorkel Cruise St. Lucia From Castries

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · from $110

Set out from Choc at 2 pm for a five-hour catamaran cruise along St. Lucia’s west coast. You’ll snorkel over protected reefs near the Pitons, stop by Sugar Beach, enjoy an open bar and appetizers, then return with music, dancing, and sunset views. Selected hotels offer pickup and drop-off.

“Great experience, loved snorkeling at the marine reserve, it's always been my favorite, even in the rain. Staff was very accommodating, rum punch was wonderful!”

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6.Best Of Full-Day Snorkeling & Beach Excursion with lunch & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $200

Join Solomon Water Taxi & Tours for a six-hour boat outing from Soufrière, with guided snorkeling at coral gardens and turtle reef, time at Sugar Beach and Anse Chastanet, an authentic local lunch, and drinks from the cooler. Guides may include Richard, Wendell, Marlon, or Leroy. Plans can also include mud baths, waterfalls, or a land and sea tour.

“My husband and I chose the private tour with Solomon’s Water Taxi & Tours for our honeymoon, and it was absolutely magical. From the moment we stepped aboard, we were treated like family. Our guides were warm, fun, and so knowledRead more”

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7.St. Lucia Speedboat and Power Snorkel From Castries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $231

Take the controls of a 17-foot speedboat from Choc toward Soufriere, with guides such as Dexter and Dillon helping along the way. Stop near the Pitons for power snorkeling over a protected reef, then cruise back along St. Lucia’s west coast through bays and Marigot Bay. The four-hour trip allows time for other plans later.

“it started well but then the outboard on the 'speedboat' (it's actually a RIB) kept stalling whilst out to sea. The powered snorkelling was hopeless because they kept breaking down. A great trip for scenery and we got back safely but the equipment is quite obviously poorly maintained and when you are going offshore it's somewhat worrying.”

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8.St. Lucia Drive and Snorkel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $133

You captain a 17-foot speedboat from Rodney Bay Marina toward Marigot Bay, then stop to snorkel among St. Lucia’s fish and seafloor. The outing lasts about two hours, starts at 2:00 pm, includes pickup, and suits visitors with moderate fitness who are comfortable on open water.

“Driving the boat myself. I’ve never driven a boat before and it was a lot of fun. The island is beautiful and full of rich history and the guides were very knowledgeable. The water was the perfect temperature and even though I came at the tail-end of rainy season, I got to see fish swim and the floor of the sea.”

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9.Private Full Day Snorkel Soufriere Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $265

Set out from Rodney Bay Marina aboard Wild Dreams for a private 4 to 6 hour cruise along St Lucia’s west coast. Captain Cornel and First Mate Cox can take you snorkeling at Anse Chastanet and Anse Cochon, past fishing villages and the Pitons, then to Sulphur Springs and Toraille Waterfall. Lunch is optional and not included.

“Amazing experience. Private boat tour of Saint Lucia! Which seeing the island from your own private boat is amazing. Then we did ann adventure to the mud baths and waterfalls. After we had an amazing lunch with a perfect view of one oRead more”

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10.St Lucia Private Boat Tour/Sightseeing/Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $395

Set out from Rodney Bay Marina with a private group and local crew, including Captain Vincent and Carlito when assigned. Over about five hours, cruise past scenic bays and Anse La Raye, stop near the Pitons, and snorkel by Soufriere. Expect a flexible route, small-group service, and homemade rum punch onboard.

“This is the perfect way to see this incredibly beautiful island. Skip the long windy road and enjoy a beautiful boat ride to the Pitons! Easy pickup from the cruise terminal and good communication. This was our favorite day of the entire cruise.”

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11.Private Sunset and Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $150

Set out from Rodney Bay Marina at 4:30 pm with Captain Cornel and his first mate for a private two-hour cruise along St Lucia’s coast. Visit Marigot Bay, snorkel near the Cinderella Shoe rock when conditions allow, enjoy drinks and rum punch, then watch the sunset from the water.

“We had a great time! They picked us up right at our hotel and had cold drinks on board. It was great to see a bit of the island from the water!”

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12.Snorkeling at Pigeon Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $70Best value

Meet Sealife Paradise at Pigeon Island for a private, shore-based snorkeling session lasting about 90 minutes. Your guide supplies gear, gives a five-minute safety briefing, and stays with you in the water. Guides such as Benaih, known as Barracuda, point out fish and reef life. Pickup is offered, but confirm your exact meeting point.

“This was the most peaceful experience. The under water fish and water creatures is something that will never be forgotten. It was well with the experience. The crew were extremely patient and took their time to make sure this was a great experience even for someone that could not swim.”

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13.Dash and Splash Snorkel Adventure St Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews

You’ll cruise St Lucia’s west coast from Vigie Marina on a private speedboat for up to six people. Expect the Tunnel of Love, Bat Cave, Pigeon Island views, Piton scenery, and a snorkel stop listed as both Sugar Beach and Anse Cochon. Crew members Jason and Roland may shape the outing around your group.

“First snorkeling area was terrible. Very difficult to walk into the area from beach, very rocky and some people had very difficult time getting in and out. No snacks were provided that we remember. Would not recommend.”

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14.Private St Lucia Full Day Snorkeling Charter for Up to 15 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Spend a private day on St Lucia’s water aboard a powerboat with a captain and crew, choosing snorkeling stops as conditions allow. You get equipment, drinks, buffet lunch, hotel transfers, and time to set your own pace. Loyden and the Tango Time crew have handled pickup from Soufriere.

“My husband, two boys and I took a trip with Loyden and his crew on Tango Time. We had a wonderful day. The crew was just lovely and treated us very well. They kindly picked us up in Soufriere and we went snorkeling. We then took a triRead more”

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15.Mud bath and Waterfall with Snorkeling at Sugar beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $160

Spend about seven hours in Soufriere with a local guide, soaking in the Sulphur Springs mud bath, rinsing under Toraille Waterfall, and snorkeling at Sugar Beach between the Pitons. Pickup, air-conditioned transport, gear, rum punch, beer, and a Creole lunch are included. Staff also take care of you at the beach.

“This was awesome. We had a fun day with this tour. The tour guide did a great job of getting us around St Lucia and even took LOTS of pictures for us at each stop. The food was a great taste of St Lucia. We got everything as advertised Read more”

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